Project Partners

The Brockton Cultural Council, under the leadership of Jill Wiley and in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, appointed Mary Beth Meehan Brockton's 2010 Artist in Residence, supporting the development of her expanding portfolio of photographs exploring Brockton's changing identity. With the support of Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti, Meehan publicly launched the "City of Champions" project.

Corey Dolgon, Professor of Sociology and Director of Community-Based Learning at Stonehill College, then developed a curriculum using the installation as text in his Urban Sociology class, as well as pairing Stonehill College students of Sociology with Brockton Public School students, who are now exploring their identities in relation to the installation, and creating their own artistic responses.

Ron Ferrigno, a Brockton native and owner of Sign Design, Inc., a Brockton-based sign company, created and installed the banners well under retail cost.

Chazy Dowaliby, Editor of The Enterprise, has committed her resources as the project's Media Partner, designing and printing walk-related maps and brochures, as well as creating a dedicated microsite at champions.wickedlocal.com in order to further the public's interaction with the installation.

Joe Angelo, of Joe Angelo's Cafe, Brockton, has donated his Main Street restaurant and function hall as headquarters of the walking tour, offering coffee, donuts and refreshments throughout the project festivities and to all of the walkers.